Jesus Christ, who “is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being” (Hebrews 1:3), is truly present in Holy Communion. Through Jesus Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit, God meets us at the Table. God, who has given the sacraments to the church, acts in and through Holy Communion. Christ is present through the community gathered in Jesus’ name (Matthew 18:20), through the word proclaimed and enacted, and through the elements of bread and wine shared (1 Corinthians 11:23-26.)
Holy Communion always offers grace. We are reminded of what God has done for us in the past, experience what God is doing now as we partake, and anticipate what God will do in the future work of salvation. “We await the final moment of grace, when Christ comes in victory at the end of the age to bring all who are in Christ into the glory of that victory” and we join in feasting at the heavenly banquet table. (Revelation 19:9.)
This Sunday is the first Sunday of the month and as always we will be celebrating Holy Communion. Before Sunday I encourage you to read and reflect on the scriptures that talk about communion. I encourage you to be in prayer for this Sunday that God’s grace will be felt by all who come. This is a community celebration and I pray that we all come into the House of the Lord with joy and excitement. God’s grace will be awaiting you.
Pastor Michael
